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Nashville's disabled style blogger extraordinaire. Sharing my passion for fashion, style, trends, and a glimpse at life in Nashville while advocating for social awareness and acceptance of people with disabilities. Because fashion is for every body.

I've never thought of myself as a hat person. In fact most hats tend to look like they were made for someone else on me. They are almost always too big and seem to eclipse my face. These fedoras are no exception, but I wore them tilted back on my head so I could be a part of the very first Hat Attack hosted by Judith The Style Crone.

The outfit was never really meant to be part of a photo post. It was just a way to test the Power-Chair in a strip mall on a swelteringly hot day. White Chico's jeans, Nine West Vintage America butterfly print shirt, floral sequined Not Rated Shi oxfords, and Jessica Simpson bag. A subtle pattern mix but otherwise just a workhouse for 90+ degree temps.

I would pair this with Mapoesie's Dan Indigo Cotton Scarf and Mei Vintage's Ashley Shoulder Bag.

You can blame this one on Anne Bray, aka Spy Girl, and her 52-pick-me-up series. I mentioned that I had this jacket in the back of my closet. I bought it because the print reminded me of 70's psychedelia a-la-Peter Max. Some days I think it's awesome - most days I leave it in the farthest recesses of my closet. She begged me to don it for "70's Flashback", which means I get to ask you whether I should stash it or trash it. The bell bottoms are thrifted Style & Co and the 3" high-heeled Blowfish booties are from Shi.

Spashionista

Nashville's disabled style blogger extraordinaire, a 50+ fashionista with Cerebral Palsy who wants women of all ages and abilities to feel beautiful.

With Spashionista I hope to share all of my passions expressed in my town with my physical limitations at my stage in life. That includes fashion and trends and giveaways geared towards older, curvier, and disenfranchised woman. But it also includes a glimpse at life in Nashville, which is one of the fastest-growing, cosmopolitan cities in the southern US, and a steady push towards social awareness and acceptance of the disabled. I believe a narrative that advocates for positive, lasting social changes can be entertaining as well as enlightening.

Lunch with @miltonwhite, @tribetalent and @kendalllparker. Pretty sure we could rule the world together - and make everyone look and feel fabulous in the process. Wearing vintage and channeling Chanel. *
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#nashvillefashion #fashionstylist #dangerousduo #fashionisforeverybody #ffeb19

Had lunch today with the lovely @9athomas. She gifted me this Bowie illustration from an adult coloring book she finished herself. This is the fourth piece of Bowie art I've been given in the last six months. Time to dedicate some serious wall space to this collection. *
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#BowieForever #nashville #adultcoloringbook #inspiration #davidbowie #Bowie

My friends are more talented than yours. This lovely lady's brand @aladyofthelake graced @fashionis4everybody's last runway show and will be showing for the first time at Nashville Fashion Week in April. You don't want to miss out! Link to tickets in bio. *
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#nashville #cerebralpalsy #wheelchairmodel #nashvillefashion #whynfw

About. This. Jacket. SO me! Only my dear friend and fellow miscreant @anyoldiron can make purple and black sequins look this chic. No wonder he's this year's Rising Star at Nashville Fashion Week. Come see for yourself on Friday, April 5th when his latest collection drops at NFW. Get your tickets now! *
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#dresslikearockstar #nashvillefashion #cerebralpalsy #fashionisforeverybody #wheelchairmodel

Here I am sporting my new @buddybagbestie It's a great way to carry around your water or your phone without looking like a dork doing it. That's especially important when your wheelchair dependent. We all want to look cool right? The Buddy bag stretches to accommodate a drink or your phone or wallet. Basically anything you need on hand, so you don't have to worry about juggling or losing those little items. A hands-free experience is really important to wheelchair users especially those in manual chairs that push themselves. *
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#nashville #cerebralpalsy #wheelchairmodel #buddybag #festivalgear #handsfree

Got any plans for Thursday night? Come on out to track one to see this one-of-a-kind fashion show featuring some of Nashville's most innovative designers . I will be one of the judges and the early word is that it's going to be a tough job! Proceeds for the show go to @snooty_giggles dog rescue. Because you know I'm all about the doggies and you should be too! Get your tickets at www.roguefashionshow.com

I am honored to be featured in @connie.mcleod's book, Ģrowing Your Creativity. It's a workbook to help you live your life with joy by tapping into your own creativity. My story is in the section about embracing your flaws and overcoming obstacles. Are you curious yet? I encourage you to check out her profile for the link to the book. *
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#therealwonderwoman #growingyourcreativity #cerebralpalsy #wheelchairmodel #fashionblogger #fashionisforeverybody

Panama Hats and beaded hair-tie bracelets from @banded2gether, black and white reversible sequins from @anyoldiron, and camel and white on @kendalllparker. What's not to love here? It gets even better. Every purchase from banded2gether provides three meals to a child in need. These hats are adjustable and affordable and the perfect accessory, and the hair-tie bracelets are as beautiful on your wrist as they are in your hair. They make great holiday presents (even if you give them to yourself) 😉
Just to prove the point I am giving one of these hats away. The winner will have their choice of Bold Silver, Wild Palomino, or Urban Shadow. To enter, follow @banded2gether, @spashionista and @fashionis4everybody on Instagram, then leave a comment on this thread. I will pick a winner on Thursday, November 27th. Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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#banded2gether #panamahat #accessories #holidaygiftideas #hairaccessories #bandedwomen

I’m glad that companies are thinking about adaptive clothing but some of what they are calling adaptive does not pass my muster. #adaptiveclothing #cerebralpalsy #bodypositive #disabilityawareness #inclusivefashion #disability

I was asked to speak to @runwayofdreams about marketing as it pertains to disability. Here is a small clip of what I had to say. Let me know if you want to hear more! #runwayofdreams #fashion #inclusivefashion #disabilityawareness #bodypositive #adaptiveclothing #cerebralpalsy

Honored to be featured on @beautifulstrength_org today! If you haven't yet go follow them right now. I 💜📷@annettekmcnamara and her #borntobeabadass attitude!
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#nashville #cerebralpalsy #wheelchairmodel #beautifulstrength #badass

A Night in Paris was a huge success! If you don't know who @realalphonsemucha is I can't hang with you. Come and see four pieces by Mucha and a myriad of art, fashion and sculpture by the Parisian bohemians circa 1900, aka old school punks, at the Frist until January 6th #fristparis #fristfriday #nashville #artnouveau #alphonsemucha

It’s that time again. Come join me at the Nashville Fashion Week kick off party . @nashfashweek #whynfw #nashville #fashion